City profile
Weirton, WV
Hancock County · Population 18,647
Weirton is a town in Hancock County, WV with about 18,647 residents and a typical home value near $134,000. It is 30 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
160
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$133,500
Typical monthly housing
$786
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
78
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.82%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.59%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 41/100
Nearest major airport
18 mi to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 26% Democratic / 73% Republican
Community
Population
18,647
Black population
2.6%
County
Hancock County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving WV than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 18,647 residents
- Typical home value about $134,000
- 30 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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